PERFOMANCE OPTIMAZATION OF A MINIATURIZED CENTRIFUGAL PUMP: INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND 3D PRINTING FABRICATION
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2025
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National Higher School of Technology and Engineering-Annaba
Abstract
This thesis addresses the challenge of optimizing miniaturized centrifugal pumps, which are critical for high-precision applications in fields like biotechnology and electronics cooling but are often limited by traditional manufacturing techniques. To overcome these limitations, this study proposes an innovative pump design that incorporates a synchronous magnetic coupling, leveraging advanced simulation and manufacturing techniques to enhance efficiency and compactness. The design process utilized SolidWorks for detailed CAD modeling and CFTurbo for hydraulic geometry generation. Performance was rigorously analyzed through a dual simulation approach: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with ANSYS Fluent was used to
optimize internal fluid flow and determine the impeller torque, while COMSOL Multiphysics was employed to simulate the magnetic coupling and ensure effective torque transmission. The final prototype was fabricated via state-of-the-art 3D printing technology, facilitating cost effective and rapid production. Experimental testing confirmed the enhanced performance of the new pump, validating the design predictions. Most significantly, the optimized pump demonstrated an 84% average increase in pressure and a 74% average increase in flow rate compared to a previous design, confirming the success of the applied methods. The successful integration of these advanced methodologies underscores the pump's potential for high precision applications and lays the groundwork for a patentable innovation with significant industrial impact.